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M1.7 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Pawnee, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-30 05:19:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 30, 2025 at 05:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 8 km NE of Pawnee, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-30 05:19:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.71500, -97.94500
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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